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IELTS preparation: a practical guide
IELTS preparation goes wrong in two predictable ways: preparing for the wrong version of the test, and preparing without anyone marking your speaking and writing. This guide is about avoiding both.
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Written and reviewed by Mourade Boulanouar — Founder & Head of Teaching, EnglifyLast reviewed
In short
Start by confirming which IELTS you need — Academic for most universities, General Training for most immigration files — because the Reading and Writing tasks differ. Then split preparation into raising your English level and training the four parts (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) under timed conditions, with a teacher marking the two parts you cannot mark yourself. At Englify, IELTS preparation is one-to-one and live on Google Meet at 100 MAD per hour, with monthly packs from 500 MAD for 4 hours to 2,000 MAD for 20 hours; the placement test and the first class are free.
Key facts
- Academic and General Training differ in Reading and Writing — confirm yours first
- Four parts: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
- Speaking is a conversation with an examiner, so rehearse it with a person
- Writing Task 2 rewards clear structure and argument over rare vocabulary
- Englify IELTS preparation: 100 MAD per hour, one-to-one
- Monthly packs: 500 / 900 / 1,200 / 1,700 / 2,000 MAD
- Free placement test and free first class
Related questions
First, pick the right test
Academic IELTS is what universities normally ask for; General Training is what many immigration and professional files ask for, including Canadian applications. The Listening and Speaking parts are the same, but Reading and Writing differ, so preparing for the wrong one wastes weeks. Check the requirement in writing from the institution or programme before you book anything.
What each part rewards
- Listening: following one pass, spelling answers correctly, not losing your place
- Reading: locating information fast under real time pressure, not reading everything
- Writing Task 1: describing data or writing a letter, depending on your version
- Writing Task 2: a clear position, developed with reasons and examples
- Speaking: three parts, from personal questions to a short talk to an abstract discussion
A plan that works
Take a level test first so the plan matches reality. Below B1, general English comes before band strategy. From B2, timed practice with marked writing and rehearsed speaking is where the score moves.
- One timed section per week, from week one
- Two marked writing tasks a week, with the corrections rewritten — not just read
- Speaking practice with a person who interrupts and asks follow-ups
- Vocabulary built from the topics that keep appearing: education, environment, work, technology, health
What no course can promise
No school can guarantee you a band. Anyone who does is selling certainty they do not have. What good preparation can do is remove the avoidable losses — misread task types, unfinished sections, unstructured essays, a speaking part you have never rehearsed — and tell you honestly whether your target is realistic in the time you have.
Frequently asked questions
- How long do I need to prepare for IELTS?
- It depends on your current level and your weekly hours. A learner near B2 aiming for a moderate band usually needs a shorter block than a learner at A2 aiming high, and any promise made before a placement test is guesswork. Take the free level test and the free first class for an honest estimate.
- How much does IELTS preparation cost at Englify?
- One-to-one preparation is 100 MAD per hour, with monthly packs of 500 MAD for 4 hours, 900 MAD for 8, 1,200 MAD for 12, 1,700 MAD for 16 and 2,000 MAD for 20 hours. The placement test and the first class are free.
- Should I take Academic or General Training?
- Academic is normally required by universities and General Training by many immigration and professional files. Confirm the requirement with the institution you are applying to, in writing, before booking the test.
- Can I prepare for IELTS online in Morocco?
- Yes. Classes are live on Google Meet with the same teacher, tasks are shared on screen, and speaking is rehearsed in the same conversational format as the real test.
- How much do English lessons cost in Morocco?
- At Englify, small-group online English classes are the most affordable option and private one-to-one classes cost more per hour, because a private teacher works with one student only. Current group and private prices are confirmed on WhatsApp (+212 724 744 137) and on our prices page, since they depend on the format, the number of hours per week and the length of the plan. The trial class is free and no card is required.
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